Friendswood, TX

City Council

The Friendswood City Council meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 5:30 PM at City Hall, 910 S. Friendswood Dr. The agenda includes public hearings and possible ordinances on a zoning change at 402 E. Edgewood Dr. and on front-yard fence rules, plus a work session on a proposed 148-acre Falling Leaf Ranch development and the city's Comprehensive Plan Update. Council will also consider equipment purchases for EMS and the volunteer fire department, records-management ordinances, and a consent agenda of routine contracts, grants, and reappointments.

• Public hearing and ordinance on amending PUD/SUP 2019-30 at 402 E. Edgewood Dr. (0.38-acre tract) to allow additional retail, administrative, and personal care uses
• Public hearing and ordinance amending Appendix C "Zoning," Section 8.B to cap front-yard fences at four (4) feet, prohibit certain materials, and allow decorative front-yard fences on lots fronting Greenbriar Drive between Tall Pines and Briar Creek Drive
• Work session on a proposed development for Falling Leaf Ranch on approximately 148 acres along Wilderness Trail toward the Falling Leaf/Baker Road area
• Purchase Agreement with Sterling McCall Ford for one new ambulance chassis and remount of A47 with Frazer via Houston-Galveston Purchase Cooperative Contract No. Z5545-0001
• Purchase of a fire engine from Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc. through Sourcewell Contract # 08205-RVG-4 for the Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department

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Community and Economic Development Committee

The Community and Economic Development Committee meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in the Second Floor (CMO) Conference Room at City Hall, 910 S. Friendswood Drive. The main discussion item is the committee's economic development and business retention strategy. The committee will also consider approving minutes from its September 2, 2026 regular meeting and receive a Staff Business Report.

• Discussion of the committee's economic development and business retention strategy
• Consideration of minutes from the September 2, 2026 regular meeting
• Staff Business Report
• Public comment period
• Meeting posted October 1, 2026 by City Secretary Raquel Martinez, TRMC

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Planning and Zoning Commission

The Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission meets Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers at City Hall, 910 S. Friendswood Dr. The main business is a work session on the draft Comprehensive Plan: follow-up comments on Chapters 1-7, plus review of Chapter 8 (Transportation, revised, including the draft Major Thoroughfare Plan), Chapter 9 (Infrastructure), and Chapter 10 (Resiliency & Sustainability). The only action item is approval of minutes from the September 24, 2026 regular meeting; staff will also report on two approved site plans and announce upcoming meetings and a Comprehensive Plan Town Hall on October 20, 2026.

• Consent agenda: approval of minutes from the September 24, 2026 regular meeting
• Work session on draft Comprehensive Plan Chapters 1-7 follow-up comments
• Review of draft Comprehensive Plan Chapter 8 - Transportation (revised), including the draft Major Thoroughfare Plan
• Review of draft Comprehensive Plan Chapters 9 - Infrastructure and 10 - Resiliency & Sustainability
• Staff report on approved site plans at 4001 FM 528 (City Center Retail Lot 1) and 4326 Friendswood Link Rd (EZ Fuel Mart Gas Canopy)

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation

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Animal Shelter Advisory Committee

The Animal Shelter Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting to consider approving the September 16, 2026 meeting minutes, receive and discuss an update on Animal Services operations, and set the date for the next meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with the operations update being the only substantive discussion item.

• Consider approving minutes of September 16, 2026 meeting
• Receive and discuss Animal Services operations update
• Consider setting next meeting date and time

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission

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Keep Friendswood Beautiful

Zoning Board of Adjustment

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City Council

Community and Economic Development Committee

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Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation

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Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation

Planning and Zoning Commission

Library Board

Library Board

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Zoning Board of Adjustment

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Planning and Zoning Commission

Community and Economic Development Committee

City Council

Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation

Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation

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Planning and Zoning Commission

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Zoning Board of Adjustment

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Planning and Zoning Commission

City Council

Community and Economic Development Committee

Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation

Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation

Planning and Zoning Commission

Library Board

Library Board

Library Board

Fourth of July Steering Committee

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Keep Friendswood Beautiful

Zoning Board of Adjustment

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Zoning Board of Adjustment

Planning and Zoning Commission

City Council

Community and Economic Development Committee

Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation

Planning and Zoning Commission

Fourth of July Steering Committee

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Keep Friendswood Beautiful

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Planning and Zoning Commission

City Council

Community and Economic Development Committee

Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation

Planning and Zoning Commission

Library Board

Fourth of July Steering Committee

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Zoning Board of Adjustment

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Planning and Zoning Commission

Keep Friendswood Beautiful

City Council

Community and Economic Development Committee

Planning and Zoning Commission

Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation

Fourth of July Steering Committee

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Keep Friendswood Beautiful

City Council

Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation

Planning and Zoning Commission

Library Board

Fourth of July Steering Committee

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Keep Friendswood Beautiful

Zoning Board of Adjustment

City Council

Planning and Zoning Commission

Fourth of July Steering Committee

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Keep Friendswood Beautiful

City Council

Planning and Zoning Commission

Fourth of July Steering Committee

Keep Friendswood Beautiful

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Zoning Board of Adjustment

City Council

Planning and Zoning Commission

Fourth of July Steering Committee

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Keep Friendswood Beautiful

City Council

Planning and Zoning Commission

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Keep Friendswood Beautiful

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Zoning Board of Adjustment

City Council

Planning and Zoning Commission

Keep Friendswood Beautiful

City Council

Planning and Zoning Commission

Keep Friendswood Beautiful

City Council

Keep Friendswood Beautiful

Construction Board of Appeals

The Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals is holding a regular meeting with mostly administrative items. The board will administer oaths of office to six reappointed members, consider approving prior meeting minutes, and elect a chair and vice chairperson. Members will also receive a presentation on their duties and responsibilities.

• Administer oaths of office to reappointed members Carlysle Gulledge, Cindy Deaton, Jeff Smith, Randy Weisinger, Les French, and Dave Yelovich
• Consider approving minutes from the April 22, 2025 regular meeting
• Consider election of a chair and vice chairperson
• Receive presentation on board duties and responsibilities

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This agenda is a notice that the mayor and city council will attend a Senior Center Program Health Fair, not a regular meeting with decisions. The event is scheduled for September 29, 2026, at the Friendswood Activity Building. No official actions or discussions are listed.

• Health fair at Friendswood Activity Building, 416 Morningside Dr.
• Event time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Tuesday, September 29, 2026
• Notice posted September 17, 2026, by City Secretary Raquel Martinez

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Friendswood Zoning Board of Adjustment is meeting for routine administrative business. The board will administer oaths to three reappointed members, approve prior meeting minutes, elect a chairperson and vice chairperson, and receive a presentation on the board's role and hearing procedures. No zoning cases, variances, or public hearings on specific properties are on the agenda.

• Administer oath of office to reappointed members Glen Grayban, Jason Byers, and Michael Fernandez
• Approve minutes of November 18, 2025 regular meeting
• Elect chairperson and vice chairperson
• Receive presentation on ZBA role and hearing procedures

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Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work session to review and discuss draft chapters of the Comprehensive Plan, including Chapter 6 (Housing and Neighborhoods), Chapter 7 (Urban Character), and Chapter 8 (Transportation & Connectivity), along with follow-up comments on Chapters 1-5. The agenda also includes routine consent items (approving minutes) and staff reports on approved site plans. No final decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-oriented meeting.

• Review draft Comprehensive Plan Chapters 6-8 (Housing, Urban Character, Transportation)
• Discuss follow-up comments on draft Comprehensive Plan Chapters 1-5
• Approve minutes of joint CPAC/P&Z meeting (Sept 8, 2026) and regular meeting (Sept 10, 2026)
• Receive staff report on approved site plans
• Town Hall Meeting for Comprehensive Plan tentatively scheduled Oct 20, 2026

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The Friendswood Charter Review Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss the city charter, possible amendments, and the charter review process. The committee may also set tasks for its next regular meeting. Public comments are accepted but not deliberated.

• Discussion of Friendswood City Charter and possible amendments
• Charter review process discussion
• Consideration of tasks for next committee meeting

Keep Friendswood Beautiful

The Keep Friendswood Beautiful committee is holding its regular monthly meeting to approve prior minutes, receive a budget update, hear reports from multiple subcommittees, and discuss upcoming events including the Scarecrow Contest, Figgy's Pollinator Patch, and a Rain Barrel workshop. No votes on policy or spending are listed beyond approving the August minutes.

• Approve minutes from August 25, 2026 meeting
• Receive update on committee budget
• Report on Fairy Trail at Stevenson Park
• Discuss Rain Barrel workshop on October 3rd
• Discuss annual FDFA Scarecrow Contest

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Senior Citizens Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from August and discuss upcoming trips and events, including the Fall Picnic at Stevenson Park and the Wacky Hat Luncheon. The committee will also receive reports on community events and park improvements.

• Approve minutes from August 10, 2026 meeting
• Discuss and take action on upcoming trips and events
• Discuss and take action on Fall Picnic at Stevenson Park
• Discuss and take action on Wacky Hat Luncheon
• Receive reports on Senior Citizen Day Sock Hop, Christmas in September, and Community Health Fair

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The Friendswood Charter Review Committee is meeting to discuss the City Charter, possible amendments, and the review process. They will also consider approving minutes from their September 3, 2026 meeting and setting tasks for the next meeting. This is a working session with no final decisions expected.

• Discuss Friendswood City Charter and possible amendments
• Consider approving minutes of September 3, 2026 meeting
• Set tasks and processes for next meeting

Animal Shelter Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to review an update regarding Animal Services operations. The meeting also includes consideration of the minutes from the August 20, 2026, meeting.

• Update regarding Animal Services operations
• Approval of August 20, 2026, meeting minutes

Fourth of July Steering Committee

Library Board

The Library Board will hold elections for Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. The board will also consider recommending updated library policies, such as those regarding minors and study rooms, to the City Manager.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Approval of July 21, 2026, meeting minutes
• Recommendation for new Minor Child, Meeting, and Study Room Policies
• Library Director's Report

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 municipal budget and a property tax increase. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the proposed tax rate and discussions regarding the City's Comprehensive Plan and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two.

• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Municipal Budget
• Public hearing and adoption of the FY 2026-2027 ad valorem tax rate
• Authorization of a three-year Fire and Rescue Services Agreement with Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department
• Interlocal Agreement with the City of League City for emergency medical services
• Construction contract for Lift Station #8 Upsizing and Force Main Project

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommendations on a zoning change at 402 E. Edgewood Dr., fence height/material rules, and two preliminary plats. They will also discuss draft Comprehensive Plan chapters and receive staff reports.

• Public hearing and recommendation on amending PUD/SUP 2019-30 at 402 E. Edgewood Dr. to allow additional retail, administrative, and personal care uses and update NAICS codes.
• Public hearing and recommendation on zoning ordinance amendment to clarify front-yard fence height limit of 4 feet, prohibit certain materials, and allow decorative fences on Greenbriar Drive between Tall Pines and Briar Creek Drive.
• Consider approving preliminary plat for GCCDD Baker Road Facility (25.1547 acres at Baker Road and Stonewall Pass).
• Consider approving preliminary plat for Highpoint Church of Texas, Inc. (16.6442 acres at 1406 W Parkwood Ave).
• Consider recommendation on Design Criteria Manual changes to Sections VI, Appendices C, D, and E.

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended a zone change at 402 E. Edgewood Dr. to amend PUD/SUP 2019-30 for additional retail, administrative and personal care uses, and approved two of three recommended changes to the city's front-yard fence rules. A third fence recommendation — allowing decorative front-yard fences on Greenbriar Drive between Cowards Creek and Briar Creek Drive — failed. The Commission also approved two preliminary plats and recommended changes to the Design Criteria Manual. All votes recorded were unanimous except the failed fence motion.

• Approved consent agenda, including minutes of the Aug. 13, 2026 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended to City Council amending PUD/SUP 2019-30 at 402 E. Edgewood Dr. for additional retail, administrative and personal care uses and updated NAICS codes (unanimous)
• Recommended clarifying front-yard fences are limited to 4 feet and prohibiting certain materials (unanimous)
• Recommended changing the Greenbriar Drive boundary in the fence amendment to between Cowards Creek and Briar Creek Drive (unanimous)
• Failed: recommendation to allow decorative front-yard fences on Greenbriar Drive between Cowards Creek and Briar Creek Drive
• Approved preliminary plat for GCCDD Baker Road Facility at Baker Road and Stonewall Pass, 25.1547 acres, subject to staff comments (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Highpoint Church of Texas, Inc. at 1406 W Parkwood Ave, 16.6442 acres, subject to staff comments (unanimous)
• Recommended changes to the Design Criteria Manual: Section VI 'Site Development,' Appendix C 'Parking Group Table,' Appendix D 'Qualified Tree List,' Appendix E 'Downtown District Amenities' (unanimous)

Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation

The Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation will consider adopting its proposed FY2027 budget, discuss future projects and budget, and elect officers for President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer. The board will also receive reports on downtown projects, business and events, and the August 2026 financial report.

• Consider adopting proposed FY2027 budget
• Discuss FDEDC future projects and budget
• Election of officers: President, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer
• Receive Downtown Projects report
• Receive Downtown Business and Events report

Planning and Zoning Commission

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The Friendswood CPAC and Planning & Zoning Commission hold a joint meeting to receive an update on the city’s Comprehensive Plan project and review draft chapters, vision principles, goals, and the future land-use map before public comment and next steps.

• Review draft Comprehensive Plan – all chapters
• Review Vision and Guiding Principles for the Comprehensive Plan
• Review Draft Goals, Objectives and Strategies for the Comprehensive Plan
• Review Future Land Use Map for inclusion in the Comprehensive Plan

The Friendswood Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee and Planning and Zoning Commission held a joint special meeting on September 8, 2026 to review the draft Comprehensive Plan, including its chapters, vision and guiding principles, goals, objectives and strategies, and the Future Land Use Map. Consultant Lata Krishnarao/Adurra gave a project overview and update. No decisions, votes, or approvals are recorded in these minutes; the items were received and reviewed only. Planner Aubrey Harbin said the preferred schedule was to have the plan adopted by the end of the year, and that future meeting dates would be emailed to the committee.

• No substantive decisions or votes recorded; items were received and reviewed only
• Received project overview and update on the Comprehensive Plan from Lata Krishnarao/Adurra
• Reviewed draft Comprehensive Plan chapters
• Reviewed Vision and Guiding Principles
• Reviewed draft Goals, Objectives and Strategies
• Reviewed Future Land Use Map for inclusion in the plan
• No adoption date set; staff said preferred schedule is adoption by end of year

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The Friendswood Charter Review Committee is meeting to consider approving minutes from its August 18 meeting, setting a regular meeting schedule, and discussing the city charter, possible amendments, and the review process. The agenda is largely procedural and discussion-oriented, with no specific amendments or decisions listed.

• Approve minutes of August 18, 2026 meeting
• Set regular meeting schedule
• Discuss possible charter amendments and review process

Community and Economic Development Committee

The Community and Economic Development Committee will meet to consider approving minutes from its August 8, 2026 meeting, discuss its economic development and business retention strategy, and receive a staff business report. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the strategy discussion.

• Approve minutes of August 8, 2026 meeting
• Discuss economic development and business retention strategy
• Receive Staff Business Report

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The Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department State Pension Local Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to consider approving the minutes from February 5, 2026, receive an update from the Pension Committee chairperson, and consider approving the Membership Reconciliation Report. The agenda is routine and contains no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Consider approving minutes of February 5, 2026 regular meeting
• Receive update from FVFD Pension Committee chairperson
• Consider approving Membership Reconciliation Report (MRR)

Planning and Zoning Commission

Keep Friendswood Beautiful

The Keep Friendswood Beautiful committee is holding its regular meeting to approve July minutes, receive a budget update, hear reports from various subcommittees, and discuss a volunteer T-shirt design. Most items are informational or routine approvals.

• Approve minutes from July 28, 2026 meeting
• Receive budget update
• Reports from Executive, Parks, Public Awareness, Education, Beautification, Environmental Action committees
• Update on Fairy Trail at Stevenson Park
• Review and approve volunteer T-shirt design

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The Friendswood City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing and take action on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 municipal budget, including ratifying a property tax increase. The council will also consider a license agreement for subdivision signs and a roof replacement contract. Several routine items are on the consent agenda.

• Public hearing and action on FY 2026-2027 budget, including ratifying property tax increase
• License and Indemnity Agreement with Sterling Estates, LLC for right-of-way signs on Briarmeadow Ave.
• Award Public Works and Engineering Building Roof Replacement to Texas Liqua Tech Services, Inc. (Choice Partners Contract No. 26/009LL-14)
• Resolution ratifying temporary road closure for Friendswood High School Homecoming Parade on FM 518
• Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Halff Associates for Master Drainage Plan

The City Council held a public hearing on the proposed municipal budget but deferred the final vote to allow for further discussion. Members debated various funding levels for police, fire, and maintenance. The council also approved a license agreement for subdivision signs and a building roof replacement contract.

• Postponed adoption of FY 2026-2027 budget until September 14 (unanimous)
• Authorized License and Indemnity Agreement with Sterling Estates, LLC for Briarmeadow Ave. signs (unanimous)
• Awarded Public Works and Engineering Building Roof Replacement Project to Texas Liqua Tech Services, Inc. (4-2)
• Approved Consent Agenda items (unanimous)

Animal Shelter Advisory Committee

Animal Shelter Advisory Committee

The Animal Shelter Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to administer oaths of office for reappointed members Dr. Donald Stran and Ms. Margaret Pickell. The committee will also consider approving minutes from September 18, 2025, and receive an update on Animal Services Operations. A future meeting date will be set.

• Oath of office for reappointed members Dr. Donald Stran and Ms. Margaret Pickell
• Consideration of minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting
• Receive and discuss an update on Animal Services Operations
• Setting the date and time of the next committee meeting

The Animal Shelter Advisory Committee approved its September 18, 2025 minutes (4-0) and set its next meetings for September 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. (4-0). Oaths of office were administered to reappointed members Dr. Donald Stran and Margaret Pickell, with no action required. Deputy Chief Erik Reyna reported on shelter operations, including a passed state quarantine inspection on August 13, 2026 and that the Animal Control Supervisor role will not be immediately filled. No other formal action was taken.

• Approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes as presented (4-0)
• Set next meeting for Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. and a subsequent meeting for Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. (4-0)
• Administered Oaths of Office to reappointed members Dr. Donald Stran and Margaret Pickell (no action required)
• No formal action taken on Animal Services operations update; emergency management index to be brought to next meeting at request of Dr. Donald Stran

Animal Shelter Advisory Committee

Fourth of July Steering Committee

The Fourth of July Steering Committee will meet to approve minutes from July 15 and discuss tasks, duties, schedules, and assignments for the three main event components: the Breakfast, the Parade, and the Evening Program. Possible action may be taken on each item. The agenda is routine planning for the annual event.

• Approve minutes of July 15, 2026 regular meeting
• Discuss and take possible action on Fourth of July Event Breakfast tasks and schedules
• Discuss and take possible action on Fourth of July Event Parade tasks and schedules
• Discuss and take possible action on Fourth of July Event Evening Program tasks and schedules

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The Friendswood Charter Review Committee is holding its first meeting to elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson, adopt rules of procedure, set a meeting schedule, and establish a system for reviewing possible charter amendments. The committee will also receive an overview of the city charter and the review process. This is an organizational meeting focused on setting up the committee's operations.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Approval of Charter Review Committee's Rules of Procedure
• Setting a schedule for regular meetings
• Setting justification, ranking, and classification system for charter amendments
• Overview of Friendswood City Charter and review process

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider approving preliminary plats for the GCCDD Baker Road Facility and Highpoint Church of Texas, along with 30-day extension requests for both. They will also vote on a partial replat, elect officers, and discuss proposed fence height changes in front yards.

• Preliminary plat for GCCDD Baker Road Facility (25.1547 acres at Baker Road and Stonewall Pass)
• Preliminary plat for Highpoint Church of Texas (16.6442 acres at 1406 W Parkwood Ave)
• Partial replat of West Blvd. Ph. 4 and Friendswood Lakes Boulevard (5.167 acres into 6 commercial reserves)
• Discussion of proposed changes to Appendix C, Zoning, regarding fences in front yards
• Election of chairperson and vice chairperson

The Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission approved 30-day extensions for the GCCDD Baker Road Facility and Highpoint Church preliminary plat applications, both unanimously. No action was taken on the preliminary plats themselves. The commission also elected Tom Hinckley as chairperson and Marcus Rives as vice-chairperson, and discussed but did not vote on a proposed fence ordinance for Greenbriar Drive.

• Approved consent agenda including July 9, 2026 minutes and partial replat of West Blvd. Ph. 4 (6-0)
• Approved 30-day extension for GCCDD Baker Road Facility preliminary plat (6-0)
• Approved 30-day extension for Highpoint Church preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Elected Tom Hinckley as chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Marcus Rives as vice-chairperson (unanimous)
• Appointed subcommittee members: Planning (Mann, Rives, Bounds), Ordinance (Phillips, Anderson, Kim)